Teen charged with bringing gun to Blythewood High School

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Richland County Sherriff’s Department reports a Midlands high school student has been charged with bringing a gun onto school property.

Deputies said administrators at Blythewood High School were notified by the School Resource Office that a loaded gun had been found inside a student’s backpack.

The 15-year-old Richland School District Two student is charged with having a weapon on school grounds, possession of a pistol under 18, unlawful carry, and simple possession of marijuana.

The student was booked into the juvenile wing of Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

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